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Ruby

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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #30 - Nov 8^th, 2006 at 4:14pm

Week Three
11/02 - CO, followed w/ jojoba
11/03 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied dry)
11/04 - VO5 Hot Oil, CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp). Might have been overkill doing all three, but then didn't notice any negative consequences.
11/05 - nothing
11/06 - nothing - have not shampooed in 6 days...not itchy, or feeling dirty...plan now is to avoid shampoo until necessary. Finished Silica gel bottle. Shall hold off for a while to watch for any changes while not taking it.
11/07 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/08 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
Don't yet know if my hair prefers jojoba applied on dry or damp head; but I like the way my hair air-dries after applying damp.

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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #31 - Nov 15^th, 2006 at 4:33pm

Week Four
11/09 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/10 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/11 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/12 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/13 - WC, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/14 - nothing
11/15 - VO5 Hot Oil, CO. Omitted jojoba. Interested to see if shine is actually hair or the added oil.
Almost one month into this, and I have to say I am impressed with the improvements. I don't recall my hair being this shiny and healthy looking, at least not since (maybe) my twenties. Certainly the best shape it has been in since I started growing it longer. Nowhere near as much hair on the comb, nor on the floor. Thanks to all here who have offered suggestions and encouragement.

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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #32 - Nov 15^th, 2006 at 6:51pm Your Welcome and keep up the great work!
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #33 - Nov 15^th, 2006 at 9:37pm That is GREAT news! I'm so glad your new routine is giving you good results.
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Trisha Stardust Offline Posts: 2318 Missouri Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #34 - Nov 16^th, 2006 at 12:35pm Keep up the good work
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hairapparent Ruby Offline Recovering Hair Abuser Posts: 81 Saint Louis, MO Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #35 - Nov 16^th, 2006 at 12:43pm Thank you, ladies. After my hair dried yesterday, it became obvious that the luster is real, and not just the jojoba. Excellent. Evidently, I am on the right path. I look forward to seeing just how long my terminal length is now that I am finally taking better care of my locks.
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #36 - Nov 20^th, 2006 at 8:09am Taking better care of your hair should give you a better chance at finding your true terminal length - good luck on your search for it!
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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #37 - Nov 20^th, 2006 at 12:11pm

I hope so, bikerbraid. Though I have never had a length goal, it certainly would be encouraging to surpass what I'd previously been able to grow. In the past, my hair seemed to reach, maybe, 5 or 6 inches below my shoulders. At that point, split ends made a trim necessary. On average, stylists would then snip about 1-1/2" and I'd start all over. Six to eight months later, I would find my hair returned to the same length and condition. My hope is that now, split ends will not be as prominent. Those that do develop, I plan to trim myself.

Something that I hadn't expected is that my hair appears darker than a month ago. My suspicion is that it is no longer as dry as it was. Combined with the improvements in shine and softness, this new, darker brown is another reason for celebration.

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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #38 - Nov 21^st, 2006 at 1:42pm Unfortunately, most hair stylists and barbers are more accustomed to trying to maintain a hair length. This prevents you from gaining any length when they do their "trims". Glad to hear your hair is doing so well. Keep up the good work.
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hairapparent Ruby Offline Recovering Hair Abuser Posts: 81 Saint Louis, MO Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #39 - Nov 22^nd, 2006 at 11:34am Week Five 11/16 - nothing 11/17 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 11/18 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 11/19 - nothing 11/20 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 11/21 - nothing 11/22 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) Happy Thanksgiving hairapparent
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Ruby

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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #40 - Nov 29^th, 2006 at 6:41pm

Week Six
11/23 - Nothing
11/24 - ACV, WC, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/25 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/26 - nothing
11/27 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/28 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
11/29 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
As I mentioned in a different thread, this paying closer attention to my hair does have one downside–witnessing the growing process is like watching paint dry. It is comforting, however, to realize that when my hair does get longer again, it will be healthier, and perhaps, surpass any personal record length.

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hairapparent Ruby Offline Recovering Hair Abuser Posts: 81 Saint Louis, MO Gender:	Re: hairapparent's progress Reply #41 - Dec 6^th, 2006 at 11:07pm Week Seven 11/30 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 21"(dry) 12/01 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 12/02 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 21"(wet) 12/03 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp) 12/04 - Nothing 12/05 - Nothing 12/06 - WC, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
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Ruby

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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #42 - Dec 13^th, 2006 at 2:36pm

Week Eight
12/07 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/08 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/09 - Nothing
12/10 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/11 - (am) Jojoba (applied dry) to flyaway temples
- (pm) CO, no add'l jojoba...seemed to still be there from morning,
12/12 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/13 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)

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Ruby

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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #43 - Dec 20^th, 2006 at 1:47pm

Week Nine
12/14 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/15 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/16 - CO
12/17 - Nothing
12/18 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/19 - CO, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
12/20 - ACV, WC, followed w/ jojoba (applied damp)
Hair is decidedly healthier; no visible split ends. Growth is slow because I'm watching more closely. Softer, fewer flyaways. Fourteen days since my last shampoo, ACV once per month.

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Re: hairapparent's progress
Reply #44 - Dec 21^st, 2006 at 4:44pm

Hi, hairapparent!
Brand new here, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your journal. Grin

My mom's cousin used to ride a Harley when he was younger. He had beautiful, long red hair, and he's the only man I know that would french-braid his hair for riding. (He has it all shaved off now though, the poop!)

Keep up the good work!

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Shoulder blade length - Brandi's growin' it out!&&

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